Flight Instructor Refresher Seminar

"I just wanted to drop you guys a quick line to reiterate my thanks to you, your team and all the speakers for such an enjoyable seminar earlier this week. To have direct access to chaps like David, Geoff, Tim & co both exciting and humbling,
Thanks again- it was a great experience."

AOPA run several FI(A) Refresher seminars each year, as listed later in this article. If you are an FI(H) we recommend Helicopter Services at Wycombe Air Park. These seminars are run by Geoff Day and are run approx every 3 months at Helicopter Services Ltd, Wycombe Air Park (Booker). They are 2-day seminars, are only open and applicable to helicopter instructors and usually held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Please contact Helicopter Services on 01494 513166 or email info@helicopterservices.co.uk for details.

FI(A)/IRI – Revalidation

For revalidation of an FI(A) certificate, the holder shall fulfil 2 of the following 3 requirements:

(1) complete: at least 50 hours of flight instruction in the appropriate aircraft category during the period of validity of the certificate. If the privileges to instruct for the IR are to be revalidated, 10 of these hours shall be flight instruction for an IR and shall have been completed within the last 12 months preceding the expiry date of the FI certificate;(2) attend an instructor refresher seminar, within the validity period of the FI certificate;(3) pass an assessment of competence in accordance with FCL.935, within the 12 months preceding the expiry date of the FI certificate.

For at least each alternate subsequent revalidation the holder shall have to pass an assessment of competence in accordance with FCL.935.

FI(A) Renewal.

If the FI certificate has lapsed, the applicant shall, within a period of 12 months before renewal:

(1) attend an instructor refresher seminar;(2) pass an assessment of competence in accordance with FCL.935.

Remember that every other renewal must include an assessment of competence.

Seminar Programme

New/current rules/regulations, with emphasis on knowledge of EASA-part FCL

Teaching and learning

Instructional techniques

The role of Instructor

National Regulations

Human Factors

Flight safety, incident and accident prevention

Threat and Error Management

Legal aspects and enforcement procedures

Navigational skills, new/current radio navigation aids

Teaching Instrument Flying

Weather related topics, methods of distribution

Additional topic selected by the competent authority

Our seminar is structured for instructors teaching across the complete range of ab initio, CPL and IR students

AOPA UK is a CAA approved Training Organisation, Number PTO-107 and meets the requirements of EASA-Part FCL for Flight Instructor Rating renewal.

Who will be speaking?

We have a number of consultants who contribute to the success of the AOPA Instructor Seminar. These include:

"I found the whole experience extremely beneficial, all the presenters were excellent, the information well structured and the timetable very well balanced and controlled.The admin was also highly efficient and the whole seminar well worth the money.Thank you for accommodating me at short notice."

What do I need to bring with me?

Your log books showing evidence of the number of instructional hours you have completed

Will I need to give a presentation?

Yes, if you are chosen — on arrival you will be asked what topic you will give a short presentation on. Approximately 50% of the delegates will be chosen to give their presentation to small groups in the form of a briefing. The aim is to have a variety of presentations on the main topics.

All attendees must book and pay in advance as there will be no registrations accepted at the door on the day. You can book your place online now for AOPA Seminars. Just click the "Book Now" button for both secure online and offline payment options.